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Alex Tucker

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Alex Tucker is an HWA writer from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. His novella Afraid to Feel recently debuted through Alien Buddha Press, and two more books are scheduled for publication in 2026 and 2027. Alex’s short fiction has been featured in Occupying Bodies from Black Hare Press, Carols for the Dead from Desiree Horton, and Creepy Podcast’s daily Patreon. Others will be included in upcoming works from Inky Bones Press, Burial Books, and SGNL Magazine. He is also a blog contributor for Burial Books. Prior to becoming a full-time author, Alex worked as an engineer in various locations around the globe. He currently lives in Japan with his wife and their two cats, returning to the US in 2026.

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A Slow Decay of Flowers by Mark T. Bates
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“A Slow Decay of Flowers” is the second book by Mark that I’ve read, and the most impressive detail I’ve taken away is how different the two books are. I thoroughly enjoyed both this novella and “The Curse of Six”, and I appreciate how much the style ...more
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Afraid to Feel by Alex  Tucker
"I love a good psychological read. One that really creeps into the deepest crevices of your mind, making you question what is real, and what is not. That was this book for me. It wasn't rushed, or jumbled together despite its length. You can tell it w" Read more of this review »
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Mother-Eating by Jess Hagemann
Mother-Eating
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Mother-Eating by Jess Hagemann is one of the most original horror books you’ll ever read.

The structure is incredibly immersive, making you feel as if you’re reading an actual work of true crime. Picture a documentary like Shiny Happy People, except i
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Afraid to Feel by Alex  Tucker
"This book follows a man who has thoroughly trapped his emotions. Afraid to feel, Afraid of the consequences, and Afraid of what will happen if he lets down his wall. This story is emotionally taut and mind bending. The end will have you questioning i" Read more of this review »
Afraid to Feel by Alex  Tucker
"Read it in 1 sitting as I needed to know what was going on. Several lines stood out to me as ones I wanted to underline. The fever dream feeling is captured so well. Psychologically Disorienting. "
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Veritas by John Raptor
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A special agent teams up with a priest to investigate a series of murders in rural North Dakota. Between the horrific nature of the crimes and the mark of the beast engraved in each victim, they have to wonder if they’re dealing with a religious fana ...more
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The Curse of Six by Mark T. Bates
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This debut novella is a textbook example of leveraging family curses and generational trauma to construct a moving horror story. Told through the perspective of Stephen McCarthy, this tale begins with the early grief of a lost parent, which is then f ...more
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Words of Christ in Red by Robbie Dorman
Words of Christ in Red
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I can’t tell you how much I appreciated the messages in this book. A pastor moves with his husband and their son to a new town, so that he can assume the role in a local church. A little over half of the congregation welcomes him and his family with ...more
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Terrible Things That Happen When You're Alone in the Dark by Desiree Horton
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Wow, what a collection. One of the best l've read this year.
Such an awesome variety of stories, with each one feeling completely distinct from the rest, both in terms of theme style. I've been telling myself I need to write some space horror stories,
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Midnight Mother by Desiree Horton
Midnight Mother
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Midnight Mother By Desiree Horton is told from the perspective of Leda - a character I absolutely loved - who suddenly has to return to her childhood home after her mother passes away. Dealing with death is already hard enough. But having to reexamin ...more
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